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Eastern Michigan University President Kelly announces human resources staff changes

By AnnaBelle Favre · Friday, May 15, 2026

In an email sent May 15, 2026, Eastern Michigan University President Brendan Kelly announced staff changes to the university's Human Resources department.

Ypsilanti City Council approves resolution for unarmed response program

By Lelaina MacDonald · Friday, May 15, 2026

Ypsilanti City Council members discussed and approved an unarmed response program for the city of Ypsilanti on May 5, 2026.

A grid of photos showing 25 of the gas station price signs documented by The Eastern Echo.

How gas prices, reward programs compare at Ypsilanti stations

By Laura Meriweather · Thursday, May 14, 2026

Across the 37 operating gas stations in Ypsilanti, the average cost for a gallon of regular gas was $4.784 — $0.28 above the national average.

Parking lot on a rainy day. A few cars are parked, and 3 red, brick campus buildings are in the background. Parking sign reads "Pease A-1 Lot, Permit required 7 days per week."

Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University to take on construction projects this summer

By Hannah Borders · Wednesday, May 13, 2026

This spring and summer, the City of Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University are taking on various construction projects. Here's what community members can expect.

A building with white column-style architecture is located next to greenery and trees and contains the words "Frederic H. Pease Auditorium."

What's the Move? May 12-18

By Allie Beecher · Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Get the scoop on what's happening in and around Ypsilanti from May 12-18, 2026.

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Ypsilanti's Book Love Bar builds community through reading, art, events

By Hannah Borders · Sunday, May 10, 2026

Book Love Bar is a local bookshop in Ypsilanti that sells books, art and games. Book Love Bar also offers space for event hosting.

Eastern Michigan University President Brendan Kelly and Eastern Echo Reporter Laura Meriweather sit across from each other in the robotics lab in Sill Hall.

EMU president discusses university finances, enrollment and the student experience

By Laura Meriweather · Friday, May 8, 2026

Eastern Michigan University President Brendan Kelly sat down with The Eastern Echo for an interview on April 29, 2026 to discuss his plans for the future of the university, and his thoughts on a range of topics that included enrollment, tuition pricing and the federal education landscape.

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Canvas service restored as hacker group removes demands against Instructure

By Laura Meriweather · Friday, May 8, 2026

After a data hack derailed access to the Canvas educational service across the U.S., the site was restored near the end of the day on Thursday, May 7, 2026.

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Washtenaw County agencies offer low-cost mental health resources for Ypsilanti residents, EMU students

By Lilly Kujawski · Thursday, May 7, 2026

Several resources are available for Ypsilanti and Washtenaw County residents in need of mental health services.

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EMU to host campus food trucks, new summer dining options

By AnnaBelle Favre · Wednesday, May 6, 2026

This summer, Eastern Michigan University's dining service, E|Dining, will welcome food trucks on campus with rotating lunch options.

EMU announces repavement project, campus street and parking lot closures begin May 4

By AnnaBelle Favre · Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Eastern Michigan University will be repaving the Pease parking lot from May 4-15 and will be working intermittently to improve several campus streets from May 11-29.

Ypsilanti City Council to vote on unarmed response program after delay

By Lilly Kujawski · Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Ypsilanti City Council will vote May 5, 2026, on a resolution to create and fund an unarmed community responder program, after voting was delayed at the last meeting.

The Flying Pilgrims RC Club welcomes all who take interest in radio-controlled aircraft

By Matt Hodges · Monday, May 4, 2026

The Flying Pilgrims RC club gives flight to model aviation enthusiasts.

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Roots Artist of the Month: 3D Artist and Windgate Fellow Chrissy Kuiper

By Carol Detary · Sunday, May 3, 2026

Meet Chrissy Kuiper, a Windgate fellow and Eastern Michigan University student artist specializing in 3D art.

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EMU CMTA celebrates innovation and alumni with 'Coming Home Celebration'

By Gray Connor · Saturday, May 2, 2026

The Coming Home Celebration: The Story Continues event is set to recognize Eastern Michigan University's Communications, Media and Theatre Arts department alumni, faculty and students.

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Woman injured but in stable condition after Ypsilanti shooting

By AnnaBelle Favre · Friday, May 1, 2026

At 1:03 a.m. on May 1, 2026, Ypsilanti police responded to a shooting in the 800 block of Hilyard Robinson Way. The victim was hospitalized and is in stable condition.

A dog on a gray background with text that reads "The Hound of the Baskervilles by Tim Kelly. Based on the story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle."

Ypsilanti's PTD Productions presents 'The Hound of the Baskervilles'

By Hannah Borders · Friday, May 1, 2026

PTD Productions presents "The Hound of the Baskervilles," a play by Tim Kelly based on the novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

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Michigan's gubernatorial underdogs asked about data centers, dams and transparency at Lansing forum

By Laura Meriweather · Thursday, April 30, 2026

The Michigan Press Association held a forum for gubernatorial candidates during its annual conference on April 23, 2026.

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Eastern Michigan leads the charge in women’s flag football rise

By Ruby Brannon · Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Eastern Michigan University has officially announced the addition of women’s flag football as its 21st varsity sport, becoming the first member of the Mid-American Conference to do so.

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Bug Pit Collaborative Arts to open auditions for upcoming production

By Gray Connor · Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Shared art meets wacky and abstract theater, open to all, at Ypsilanti's Bug Pit Collaborative Arts group.